4. Soups. One of my favorite things to do is throw place leftovers in broth along with seasonings for a hearty soup. Make it heartier by adding canned, rinsed beans and extra vegetables.

5. Sauce it up. For a twist, make a sauce for meats or vegetables and serve over rice or pasta.

Leftovers are important to my meal planning, especially now that our kids (except that hanger-on) have moved out and our favorites are family-sized. Do you plan on leftovers? If not, how about giving them a try.

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